HARD-CORE HIP epitomizes sex appeal. Confidence. That independent woman-dashed fierce kind of swagger - intensified with either stark cuts or sensual construction. Elements of BDSM and fetishism come to charge up an already strong statement.HERVE LEGER by Max Azria leads the pack this season (or any other) with the sex-on-heels vibe of his collection, highlighted by his signature BANDAGE DRESSES & BODY-Con(scious) SHEATHS. DSQUARED charges up the femme fatale aura by reviving retro-inspired day looks.

Dark-eyelined women at ROCK & REPUBLIC showed that one can easily channel through upper-knee length dresses and fitted basics. BALMAIN's Christopher Decarnin is on the same route; making severe sexiness during the day especially effortless.

ROBERTO CAVALLI and PREEN, on the other hand hint skin for the wee hours -

but not for sleep time just yet. PHI also played with sheer & enthused 'architectural' panels.

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DAY

FRILL

Hard-core hip doesn’t have to be HARD (as in material & construction per se) at all. FRINGE, BIAS CUTS and DROP JERSEY also swing you to femme fatale mood.

SLEEK NIGHT

Nothing ever expresses nocturnal glamour more than black. Sashay in jersey or satin. As long as it flows elegantly, you won’t be crying wolf for your appeal.

Restrained revelation is also key.Hint some skin via cut-outs, peek-a-boos, curved-slices & splices. Especially on the elbows, cleavage and bodice area, on can send off sex appeal without looking like a catfight casualty.

EDGY COVER-UPS

Literally, these EDGY cover-ups go off an extra inch or few: sharp, studded, puffed, or biased. Notice how these strong jackets roughen up simple basics like skinnies and LBDs? They’re all you need to armor yourselves from mediocrity.

HARD CANDY

Sweet & sexy at the same time? That won’t be a head-scratcher! Take some masculine piece, say a biker jacket, a men’s shirt or sharp-structured jacket, and match with uber girly pieces (colored tights, printed top, lace top, etc.). Mix skimpy with loose, sheen with rough, etc. That’ll be some hard sweetener easy to swallow.

all runway images from: STYLE.COM

Get inspired from these international fashionizers who have been hard-core hip recently

Ok, this post absolutely takes my breath away!I had a few post about black, but it's always so inspirational for me! I am in LOVE with Preen, Leger, McCartney, Renta, Balmain and Ackermann! Fantastic work, dear!

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Hi! This is Yves Camingue. Clothing designer from Cebu City.
I am currently based in Manila designing for STOKEDINC. In my free time, I'm also accepting various garment orders for my own namesake line.
I was a finalist for PROJECT RUNWAY PHILIPPINES Season 3 last 2012, being eliminated 5th after the Kidswear Challenge.
I'm letting you have an exclusive access of what's it like to be IN the local fashion industry; living and sometimes breaking the rules of it, breathing fashion everyday and dealing with disrespectful novices and respecting seniors. Outfit posts are testaments that every moment in life is an opportunity for fashion. Also included here are photo journals outside my job area: parties & trips, which are chockablock with true friends and experiences that make life a refulgent heaven and truclent hell.
I love the urban sights, marketplaces, flea markets and London pop/rock music, dancehall & reggaeton, as well as New York alternative. These are incorporated in my editorials, creations and more fashion-related endeavors.